1981 Mercury Lynx vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Lynx.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Lynx | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Lynx | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |
